2016 PEN to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PEN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PEN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 464.3326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 427.1363.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1963 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.6312 to the December average rate of 444.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 464.3326 was down 8.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 507.9963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PEN to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 446.4339, compared to 448.4622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0282 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 24.6966 LBP (High: 453.5087 / Low: 428.8122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7046 LBP (High: 450.6025 / Low: 443.8979).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.0692 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 456.8959) against the same month in 2015 (average: 483.7395), the exchange rate shifted by -26.8436 (-5.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 443.7600 | 435.1375 | 439.6312 |
| February | 434.7390 | 427.1363 | 430.5620 |
| March | 453.5087 | 428.8122 | 443.2033 |
| April | 464.3326 | 444.8632 | 456.8959 |
| May | 460.1052 | 447.9115 | 453.2752 |
| June | 460.2402 | 447.4342 | 455.0360 |
| July | 461.0734 | 449.5092 | 456.9793 |
| August | 456.7778 | 445.9617 | 452.9855 |
| September | 450.6025 | 443.8979 | 446.6694 |
| October | 449.5898 | 442.8648 | 445.8149 |
| November | 448.9550 | 441.0062 | 444.0850 |
| December | 451.8162 | 441.2227 | 444.2389 |